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Show to repair rendered the expenses of the trip greater than it would otherwise have been. The horses which were turned over to us by Maj. S. B. Rose not being in a condition for service-and I was obliged to turn them out to pasture and purchase and hire others which also tends to augment the expenditures of the quarter. In compliance with your instructions of the 29th of March, I received of Maj. S. B. Rose 6 Indian ponies-2 Horses-I mule-2 broken wagons -1 carriage- 2 sets harness /c old set do. 2 old saddles, 2 lariets 2 desks-1 table -1 box-1 coffee mill-4 tin plates-2 knives-3 forks -1 spoon 1 broken carup (?) kettle-3 old chairs-- 1 vile -1 inkstand-1 sand box -1 telescope-This property is all very much worn out and I thought proper to have the horses and wagons appraised for the purpose of selling them, as I did not think it prudent to keep such property on hand if I could get it off. I have sold 2 of the wagons and one pony for which I have given the Government the credit. The necessity of having to purchase some horses, and office furniture has rendered the expenditures of this quarter, greater than those of the preceeding oner-but as many of these articles were quite indispensible, I hope the bills will be allowed. I flattered myself that through the aid of Col. E.J. Steptoe I could dispense with the necessity of visiting the Humboldt this season, and in view of this made some presents to them. But from what I hear more recently they are still dissatisfied, and it is probable that it would be best for some person to visit them. As the news has leaked out to the Indians in this Territory that large sums had been appropriated to them, they are becoming quite impatient to realize them, and if something is not done pretty soon to |